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Homemade Butter Spread


  • Author: maya-benet
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Elevate your meals with a rich and flavorful homemade butter spread that can be customized to your taste.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced or 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, basil), chopped
  • Salt, to taste
  • Zest of 1 Lemon

Instructions

  1. Soften the butter – Leave your butter out at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  2. Mix in flavors – In a bowl, combine the softened butter with your chosen ingredients.
  3. Taste and adjust – Taste your mix and add salt or more herbs as needed.
  4. Chill and set – Spoon your mixture onto parchment paper or plastic wrap, roll into a log shape, and chill until firm.
  5. Enjoy – Slice it up, spread it on, or melt it over vegetables.

Notes

Wrap tightly and store in the fridge for up to a week. Can also be frozen for longer storage.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Condiment
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 100
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: butter spread, homemade butter, flavored butter, condiment